Fan Favorites: Top 5 Must-Try Dishes at Babe's

After years of serving the Utica community, we've learned a thing or two about what keeps people coming back. These five dishes have earned their spot as our most popular menu items – and once you try them, you'll understand why they've become local favorites.

1. Chicken Riggies

This one's been with us since we opened in 1993, and it's still going strong. Our rigatoni comes in a light sauce with onions, peppers, chicken, and a few sliced cherry peppers for that perfect kick. It's a perfect comfort food, especially when you pair it with a side salad on warm days or a hot bowl of soup when the weather turns cold.

2. Deluxe Cheeseburger

Another original from our 1993 lineup, this eight-ounce burger proves that sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. It comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles, with cheese available if you want it. Simple, straightforward, and exactly what a burger should be. Grab

some fries or sweet potato fries on the side and you're set.

3. Chicken and Greens Wrap

We added this to the menu in 2010, and it quickly became a customer favorite. Chicken, escarole, bread crumbs, and sliced cherry peppers wrapped up in a tortilla. It's one of those dishes that sounds simple but delivers on flavor in a way that keeps people ordering it again and again.

4. Utica Steak Sandwich

This local favorite joined our menu in 2020, and it's been a hit ever since. Tenderloin steak meat with cheese, onions, and peppers on a sub roll. It's the kind of sandwich that represents what Utica does best – hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. Perfect with a side of fries or sweet potato fries.

5. Southwest Chicken Sandwich

Also new as of 2020, this one brings some serious flavor to the table. Chicken breast on a brioche bun with guacamole, bangin sauce, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. The combination of the guacamole and bangin sauce gives it that Southwest kick that sets it apart from your typical chicken sandwich. Another great pairing with fries or sweet potato fries.

Why These Five?

Each of these dishes tells a story, whether they've been with us since day one or joined the family more recently, they've all earned their place through consistent quality and the kind of flavors that make people plan their week around coming back for more.

Ready to see what all the fuss is about? Come try these fan favorites and discover why they've become staples for so many of our regular customers.

Visit Babe's at Harbor Point and taste the dishes that have made us a Utica favorite.